Where Hanover residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hanover, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hanover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hanover
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Hanover
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Cancer is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Hanover runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Hanover, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alabama 9.9%), yet 27.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hanover
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside Hanover’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hanover adults…
Hanover runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hanover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Hanover
No hospital or community health center in Hanover itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hanover; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Hanover adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Hanover adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Hanover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Hanover and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hanover adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hanover
Why doesn’t Hanover have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hanover.
What hospital is closest to Hanover?
Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Hanover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hanover?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Accordia Health - Rockford in Rockford, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hanover.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.